crepuscule
- noun
- /krəˈpʌskəl/
- Archaic
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crepúsculo
- The crepuscule painted the sky in shades of purple.
Examples
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As the sun began to set, the sky transformed into a beautiful mix of colors, marking the arrival of crepuscule.
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Artists often find inspiration in the tranquil mood created by the crepuscule.
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Birds began to settle down for the night as crepuscule descended over the forest.
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The city's skyline looked beautiful in the crepuscule of a summer evening.
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As the crepuscule settled in, the stars began to twinkle.
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During the crepuscule, the garden looked enchanting under the soft glow of the fading light.
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The peaceful crepuscule was the perfect time for a quiet walk along the beach.
Synonyms
75
1.0
The time just after the sun goes down before it is fully dark
65
2.1
The time in the evening when it becomes dark and night begins
36
2.4
Soft light in the sky just before sunrise or after sunset
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9.9
The soft light after sunset before it becomes dark
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3.5
The time after the sun goes down when the sky is partly light
The time after sunset when the sky is not dark yet
The time just after sunset when the sky gets dark
Dim light in the sky just after sunset
The time just before it becomes dark
Antonyms
How Dark
Surface Forms
Etymology
Crepuscule comes from the Latin word crepusculum, which means 'twilight' or 'dusk'. So, crepuscule describes the soft, half-light time after the sun goes down when it is not fully dark yet.